Continental Tire Wear
10-07-2005, 01:43 PM
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Just got told by the dealer than my tires are worn out. Stock OEM Continental 225 55 R16 95V Checked them and the rear are near the wear bars, Front are getting there quickly. 20.5K miles.
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.
More wear in the center, less on the edge. This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.
More wear in the center, less on the edge. This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
10-07-2005, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by banglenot' date='Oct 7 2005, 04:43 PM
Just got told by the dealer than my tires are worn out.? Stock OEM Continental 225 55 R16 95V? Checked them and the rear are near the wear bars,? Front are getting there quickly.? 20.5K miles.
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.?
More wear in the center, less on the edge.? This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this?? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.?
More wear in the center, less on the edge.? This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this?? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
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10-07-2005, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by banglenot' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:43 PM
Just got told by the dealer than my tires are worn out.? Stock OEM Continental 225 55 R16 95V? Checked them and the rear are near the wear bars,? Front are getting there quickly.? 20.5K miles.
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.?
More wear in the center, less on the edge.? This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this?? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.?
More wear in the center, less on the edge.? This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this?? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
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10-08-2005, 09:28 AM
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LOL...do feel lucky!!!! I already begin to show a little wear at 4000km. And i noticed more wear on the sides and less on the centre. I wonder where did it came from? 
10-08-2005, 02:06 PM
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My 05 525i have the Conti's 225/55/17's that also show some wear. Right now mileage is around 13K. I keep my car tires to specs at 36 front/44 rear. Ride is a little harder but handling is great. I think next set of tires will be Bridgestones.
11-08-2005, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='181645' date='Oct 9 2005, 05:47 AM
I used to use Conti Sport Contacts on my E39 & got an average of 27 000 km's from the rear with medium style driving. Did not make me happy 
11-08-2005, 03:28 PM
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My last cars front tyres wore out on the inside edge after 19.5k. 
Fortunately I part exchanged it so didn't have to complain, I let them sort out there own Fu*kup. 
Fortunately I part exchanged it so didn't have to complain, I let them sort out there own Fu*kup.
11-08-2005, 03:32 PM
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My OEM Continentals wore out in 20,000 miles also and I drive very conservatively. I went in for my annual State Safety Inspection and was told that my tires were too worn to pass inspection. I knew they were getting very noisy but didn't realize they were worn out. I was very disappointed with them. Replaced them with Yokohamas and have been very pleased with them. The Yokohamas were also very highly rated in the latest issues of Car and Driver. It contains a very good article on current tires.
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Originally Posted by banglenot' post='181072' date='Oct 7 2005, 01:43 PM
Just got told by the dealer than my tires are worn out. Stock OEM Continental 225 55 R16 95V Checked them and the rear are near the wear bars, Front are getting there quickly. 20.5K miles.
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.
More wear in the center, less on the edge. This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
I'm driving a 525, never push the tires that hard.
More wear in the center, less on the edge. This is typically overinflation, but my inflation is to spec.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any luck with Conti's warranty policy?
Thanks
Don't bother with a warranty claim - they'll laugh at you.